Pekin High School - Pekinian Yearbook (Pekin, IL)

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The Rules for Cheaper by the Dozen Play Members of Cheaper by the Dozen cast in one of their last rehearsals Julie Wolfe, (eldest Gilbreth), expresses her desire to date Larry (Greg Lhamon) Ryan Gerkm and Joe Alesandrmi. two of the Gil-breth children, try their hardest to get the family dog out of the house before Father sees him Spring Play 25

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A System for Everyday Living by Gilbreths “A kid brother on every date, come when you hear the whistle, and no dates on school nights, were just a few of the rules the Gilbreth children had to put up with in this year's spring play. Cheaper by the Dozen. The father, played by Parrish Worsfold, seemed to have a system for everything; how to do dishes, take a bath, etc The Gilbreth family came alive on April 24-26 in the F M Peterson Theatre where the stage resembled the living room of the Gilbreth home. Clothes of the 1920's were used to enhance the performance. The boys wore knicker pants and the girls wore sailor tops along with the rest of the children. The play was directed by Mr Glenn E. Smith and assistant directors Joe Ales-andrini and Lisa Heussner Stage construction was by Mr Larry Truckenmil-ler Mr. Ralph Heston did the stage artwork. Dad did everything, just like a factory, so the idea of a family council in which every member of the family would vote, seemed to be a good idea for all concerns. When dad tries to apportion necessary work around the house, the voting idea turns into a forced vote Anne, portrayed by Julie Wolfe, having an eye for the boys finally gets asked out by a cheerleader, Jeff Trimble, but after the young man turns down the idea of having Mr. Gilbreth come along as a chaperone, all seems lost for Anne Anne works around her schedule so she may date this other young man. Larry, portrayed by Greg Lhamon When Larry asked Anne to the prom, she hesitates and thinks she cannot possibly make it because her father is leaving for the world management conference and is slowly dying of heart trouble Dad calls the children together one last time before he leaves Jackie. Joe Alesandrini, not understanding the leaving of his father, runs to him for that last hug of love. Cheaper by the Dozen, was viewed by approximately 900 persons who laughed, and even cried. From time to time people forget the excellence that high school students can produce Cheaper by the Dozen reminded them of this! Mr. Gilbreth (Parrish Worsfold) explains his reasoning of strict guidelines At the sound of the whistle, the Gilbreth children come running to their own special place in line The Gilbreth children watch in amazement at Father s bath taking technique 24 Spring Play

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Dragon mascots this year were Chris Bell and Mike Donahue. Shown a! right is Chris Bell pulling his costume on as he prepares tor the game Below is Mike Donahue adjusting the dragon head before his performance Watch for the dragon1 The January 18 Pekin-Bergan basketball game marked the appearance ot the new PCHS mascot. special project of the 79-80 student council. Area news media covered the premiere event Council members had approached the school board this fall for aid in funding the project designed to develop enthusiasm and school spirit among students and community. Board approval gave the Paul Osborne Co. $2,225 to design and create a dragon mascot specifically for Pekin High School. Students applied to be dragon mascot. Final judging was based on creativity, spirit, and self expression Identity of the dragon remained a secret during the season Watching for Pekin's mascot could become a new school tradition! 26 Student Council